Soft wool, an all-over texture, and a matching hat and scarf to see you through the cold weather. Our Abra Hat and Scarf pair an easy moss stitch pattern with Malabrigo Vientos for a cozy set that knits up quickly on US 10 needles.
Make the one-skein hat, settle into the scarf, or knit both for a coordinated winter gift.
About the Yarn
Malabrigo Vientos is a chunky-weight yarn made from 100% superwash merino wool. It’s soft against your skin, with a springy feel that suits a warm hat and scarf.
Its two-ply construction brings definition to Abra’s textured stitches, while Malabrigo’s hand-dyed shades add depth to the simple fabric. The chunky gauge means you can see your progress quickly.
Design Details
Moss stitch gives Abra its gently pebbled surface. Made with knits and purls in a four-row repeat, it adds interest to the fabric while leaving room for the yarn’s hand-dyed color to show.
The hat begins with a ribbed brim and is worked in the round, with decreases to shape the crown. The scarf is knit flat, with slipped stitches along the edges for a neat finish. At 6 inches wide and 65 inches long, it’s an easy size to tuck inside a coat or wrap around your neck.
For knitters comfortable with knitting and purling, the scarf offers a great introduction to moss stitch. The hat adds a few skills: working in the round, increasing, and decreasing.
What You’ll Need
- Pattern: Abra Hat and Scarf
- Yarn: Malabrigo Vientos—1 skein for the hat, 2 skeins for the scarf, or 3 skeins for the set; we used Whole Grain.
- Hat needles: US 10, 16-inch circular and double-pointed needles, or size needed to achieve gauge
- Scarf needles: US 10 straight or circular needles, or size needed to achieve gauge
- Gauge: 3½ stitches per inch in moss stitch
- Notions: Stitch marker and tapestry needle
The hat, which is very stretchy, is written in one size to fit most adults, with a finished circumference of 16 inches.
Make Your Own Abra Hat and Scarf
Abra is a chance to enjoy a beautiful yarn without a complicated stitch pattern. Knit a hat for yourself, make a scarf for someone on your gift list, or choose three skeins and work your way through the set.
Find the Abra Hat and Scarf pattern here, and browse Malabrigo Vientos to choose your color.
